Cumberland

Cumberland is an intimate 55+ active adult community in Concord, North Carolina, tucked between Poplar Tent Road and Concord Parkway in Cabarrus County — a setting residents value for both its lower county taxes and quick access to Atrium Health Cabarrus and Charlotte-area medical facilities. Local builder Niblock Homes broke ground in 2021 and is developing the community in partnership with Peachtree Residential, with a planned total of 144 single-family patio homes at full build-out (Phase 1: 120 homes). The two builders split the floor plan lineup neatly — Niblock Homes handles the smaller plans (Waverly, Glendale, Crestwood, Woodhaven, Millbrook, Avondale) while Peachtree Residential offers the larger designs (Blue Ridge, Asheville, Catawba, Banner Elk). Homes range from roughly 1,621 to just under 3,000 sq ft, with two to three bedrooms, two-car garages, and a main-floor primary suite across every plan. Architecture is Asheville-inspired — craftsman details, covered porches, and mountain-lodge accents that give the community a distinctive look compared to typical Charlotte-area subdivisions. Lifestyle here is deliberately low-maintenance. The HOA covers lawn care and common areas, freeing residents up for the amenities at the heart of the neighborhood: a spacious clubhouse with a fitness center and multipurpose rooms, year-round pickleball courts, a dog park, and scenic walking and biking trails that wind through the community's park-like setting. A full-time activities director coordinates social clubs, events, and special interest groups, including an active pickleball scene — a meaningful differentiator for a community of this size, since many sub-150-home neighborhoods don't staff a dedicated lifestyle role. Location is arguably Cumberland's biggest selling point. Historic Downtown Concord is minutes away for dining and weekend strolls, and Uptown Charlotte is about 25 minutes down I-85. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport sits roughly 30 minutes away, making travel easy. Everyday shopping (Publix, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, ALDI, Walmart, Target, Costco) is all within a short drive along Concord Parkway. Entertainment options nearby include Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord Mills, Sea Life Charlotte-Concord, Great Wolf Lodge, and the Hendrick Motorsports campus, while golfers have their pick of Cabarrus Country Club, The Club at Irish Creek, River Run Country Club, and NorthStone. Outdoor access is strong too, with Frank Liske Park, Lake Norman State Park, Morrow Mountain State Park, and Crowders Mountain State Park all within driving distance. For a small, newer community, Cumberland punches above its weight on both amenities and location.